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s SubjectDate AskedExpertNew York Tenant repair toilet - landlord won't pay1/13/2014David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: My toilet stopped working last Saturday,due to a defective fill valve/flapper(not due to normal ...   A: Was that the only toilet in the unit? It sounds like you may be able to recover costs from the ... Gift of Renter's Property1/3/2014Nathan Gesner  Q: Nathan Gesner My strange rental saga is much too long and far too bizarre to waste your ...   A: Terry, There are a hundred things to address, but only one that really matters. Cut ties ... Last Month's Rent and Security Deposit12/28/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: When we moved in to our rental(January 15, 2012) we were required to pay: First month's rent(was ...   A: You should give written notice of your intent not to renew. You will likely only need to pay 15 days ... Back rent12/25/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: My niece was forcibly evicted from her apartment by her fiance. The fiance has quit paying rent and ...   A: If they are both on the lease, then they are probably both responsible for the rent obligations. How ... Tenant issues12/17/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: This is for the state of Indiana. Background information: I have a tenant living in a room in my ...   A: Please review Indiana landlord/tenant law here: ... Apartment lease12/1/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I live in a four bedroom apartment in SF,CA. I moved in two years ago through an ad on craigslist. ...   A: If you are living in the property illegally, or if you did not have permission from the landlord to ... Problem with another tenant.11/30/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: What can I do as a Tenant when having problems with another Tenant who constantly and intentionally ...   A: Depending on the exact situation, the landlord may have a duty to provide you quiet enjoyment of the ... refrigerator breaks11/23/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I rent a house and the refrigerator has broken twice in a month to leave us with 5 bags of destroyed ...   A: That is an unfortunate situation. Did you notify the landlord about the problem? Did you give the ... Breaking Lease Agreement11/21/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I have recently moved into an apartment building where I have been receiving electrical shocks/jolts ...   A: You need to check local state law. You did not specify which state you reside in. In most states, ... Responsiblity for repairs11/6/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I am in a lease for a single family rental home. The lease states that the landlord is responsible ...   A: The landlord is generally responsible for repairs around the property that would be considered ... Tension between landlady and me10/24/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Hey David, I would appreciate some advice from you. My landlady and I had a verbal agreement last ...   A: The security deposit can normally be used to repair any damages and clean up any messes left behind ... 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Amount10/19/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: In CA. Sent 60 Day Notice to Terminate to tenant which would have them out on 15th. On 17th they ...   A: If your 60 day was invalid, there is a good chance you will lose the case in court. The court may ... renting deposit10/16/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I recently applied to a apartment complex who had me pay a $100 deposit and $40 application fee. ...   A: You would need to check your local state law. Normally, a landlord can decide on the amount of the ... eviction10/12/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: My landlord gave me 30 days to move out because she wants to raise the rent i told her no I've been ...   A: You need to check NY law and likely consult a NY attorney. Generally, a landlord OR a tenant can ... Tenant rights in short sale10/10/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: We just learned that our landlord intends to short sell his home in AZ, hoping to get a contract ...   A: Generally, the new owner would need to allow you to remain in the house until the expiration of your ... Retroactive Late Fees10/2/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Good afternoon, My husband and I have been renting the same townhome for over 5 years. We have ...   A: I suggest you become familiar with SC landlord/tenant law. Here's the link: ... tenant question9/18/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: A water pipe burst in our kitchen and flooded our kitchen floor and part of our living room floor. ...   A: I switched this message to public. The reason for volunteering my time on here is so the public can ... renting long term and carpeting8/25/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: When we moved into this rental home 6 years ago we tore up the skanky old carpet and restored the ...   A: Upon vacating the unit, you generally need to restore the unit to the same condition it was in when ... Is it legal in California for a landlord to put the tenant in charge of pest control8/18/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Me and my family moved into a house about 6 months ago. and in the lease agreement it stated: ...   A: You should document in writing what has been happening and contact the landlord. You may have rights ... Refusal to return security deposit8/1/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I rented a house for my two sons off campus while they were attending college last year. I paid ...   A: I am not sure about the PA security deposit law. You can check that here: ... Raised rent, please need answer quickly7/30/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: We had paid our deposit on a rental house and had not signed a lease because the realtor hadn't had ...   A: Did you sign any rental application or other document? Was there any type of verbal agreement? ... Our landlord is showing up drunk and belligerent7/22/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Okay, so my situation is a bit of a hectic one. I reside in a house which I share with roommates. ...   A: You should check your lease agreement. Some agreements will divide up the costs between roommates, ... Breaking the lease to accommodate relatives coming in from a foreign country7/10/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I need some legal advice because I just received a letter from my landlord stating to me that she is ...   A: I changed this question to "public." I volunteer time on this site to benefit the public rather than ... Am I obligated to live in a dangerous environment?7/8/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I moved into an apartment here in Texas back on March 15th of this year. Since then, my car has been ...   A: I would recommend that you research TX law here: ... Getting Sick and hurt7/5/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: What can I do when my landlord refuses to fix things that are making us sick and are physically ...   A: Your rights depend on your state. After giving the landlord written notification and a reasonable ... Landlord refuses to return deposit7/2/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I rented a house in Baton Rouge, LA for 3 years without a problem. The deposit was a full month's ...   A: To resolve disputes relating to the security deposit, both parties would probably need to go to ... The pet deposit6/8/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Piotrowski. This MO Ashen from Alabama. My friends and I just moved out from a house which we rent ...   A: You are likely responsible for damages caused to the rental unit that are above and beyond what ... Live In Oakland, CA, Want To Evict My Roommate, Procedures To Follow?6/6/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Greetings, I am living in and own a single-family house in Oakland, CA. I have two roommates. One ...   A: You should hire a lawyer to begin the eviction process. Evictions can be tricky and can lead to many ... Evict Tenant and Recover Rent5/30/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I am in SC and have a tenant who has not paid the rent in months and now owes almost $5,000. I live ...   A: You should check SC landlord/tenant law here: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c040.php Each ... tenant privacy5/29/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I have lived in a four plex townhouse for nearly 9 years. Recently the unit next door went vacant ...   A: It's probably not a violation, since the cameras are pointed towards the common areas and outdoor ... BREAKING A LEASE5/25/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: My son is a student in Orlando Florida. He is in a quad apt. Hi lease is up July 31. Because they ...   A: You need to review the lease very carefully. Sometimes leases will say that the tenant is ... I want my roommate to vacate my apartment.5/13/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: My roommate and I are not getting along. He and I share the rent. He is a month to month roommate ...   A: It's possible that you may need to give him a longer notice period. Some states, such as California, ... Lease break fee5/7/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: We may have to break our lease to move for a job offer. We rent in Oregon and there is a 45 day ...   A: Please refer to this link for Oregon landlord/tenant law: ... Families as tenants4/27/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Do families have special rights as tenants that I should be worried about when terminating their ...   A: Usually, either the landlord or the tenant can terminate a month-to-month tenancy at any time after ... Apartment Complex Breach of verbal contract4/20/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I recently put a down a deposit for an apartment that I chose. Before giving the apartment complex ...   A: You should review your rental application / agreement with the apartment company. What does it say ... just bought home and a tenant is there4/10/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: we just bought a home and the previous owner has a renter living there. The renter is in non-payment ...   A: If the tenant is not paying the contractual rental amount, you may be able to evict them through the ... Dry Wall Dust in Rental Unit4/9/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: My boyfriend and I have been having a dust issue for three months in our rental apartment. It was ...   A: Depeding on Texas state law, you may be able to hire a professional to make the necessary ... Coop4/8/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: I have a general quesiton. I rented a one bedroom in the coop, where a board management approval is ...   A: You should have gotten the approval of management if that was a requirement. Now that you are living ... Special Arrangement with Roommate4/5/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Piotrowski, I share housing with a friend. He wants to move. Our arrangement has been and will be ...   A: I must admit I don't know the answer to this one. Off hand, I would say that the potential new ... Missouri landlord tenant/squatter issue4/4/2013David Piotrowski, Esq.  Q: Let me know if this is too long and I will edit some more out(I started with about 5 pages!). The ...   A: J., I'm not an expert when it comes to MO law, and it would be in your best interest to hire a ... Page:  

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